paizo.com Recent Comments on Announcing the Regional Support Program!paizo.com Recent Comments on Announcing the Regional Support Program!2017-05-20T00:40:26Z2017-05-20T00:40:26ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!kevin_videohttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#2002018-05-08T17:54:34Z2018-05-08T17:54:34Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Karhaz wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">TOZ wrote:</div><blockquote> SOON(tm) </blockquote>is there an updated form to submit to the RVC? </blockquote><p>I don't think so. I just used this one with my VO to renew for 2018 and it was fine.Karhaz wrote:TOZ wrote: SOON(tm)
is there an updated form to submit to the RVC? I don't think so. I just used this one with my VO to renew for 2018 and it was fine.kevin_video2018-05-08T17:54:34ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Karhazhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1992018-05-08T17:24:53Z2018-05-08T17:24:53Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">TOZ wrote:</div><blockquote> SOON(tm) </blockquote><p>is there an updated form to submit to the RVC?TOZ wrote:SOON(tm)
is there an updated form to submit to the RVC?Karhaz2018-05-08T17:24:53ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!TOZ (alias of TriOmegaZero)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1982018-01-29T04:08:02Z2018-01-29T01:07:55Z<p>SOON(tm)</p>SOON(tm)TOZ (alias of TriOmegaZero)2018-01-29T01:07:55ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Kalindlara (Contributor)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1972018-01-28T23:19:22Z2018-01-28T23:19:22Z<p>Current theory is aasimar and tiefling. ^_^</p>Current theory is aasimar and tiefling. ^_^Kalindlara (Contributor)2018-01-28T23:19:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!1bent1https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1962018-01-28T23:13:35Z2018-01-28T23:13:35Z<p>Any word on the Next Regional GM Incentive race?</p>Any word on the Next Regional GM Incentive race?1bent12018-01-28T23:13:35ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Woranhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1952017-11-24T06:51:01Z2017-11-24T06:51:01Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ferious Thune wrote:</div><blockquote> And you need 12 games ? Yeah, I won’t get there. I’ll just wait for the next one. </blockquote><p>For the Skinwalker. The first boon on the sheet that you earn is just six.Ferious Thune wrote:And you need 12 games ? Yeah, I won’t get there. I’ll just wait for the next one.
For the Skinwalker. The first boon on the sheet that you earn is just six.Woran2017-11-24T06:51:01ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Ferious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1942017-11-24T01:59:15Z2017-11-24T01:59:15Z<p>And you need 12 games ? Yeah, I won’t get there. I’ll just wait for the next one.</p>And you need 12 games ? Yeah, I won’t get there. I’ll just wait for the next one.Ferious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)2017-11-24T01:59:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!sanwah68https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1932017-11-23T20:44:59Z2017-11-23T20:44:59Z<p>My sheet says 31 January. Currently I will be one game off. Boo hiss....</p>My sheet says 31 January. Currently I will be one game off. Boo hiss....sanwah682017-11-23T20:44:59ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!The Masked Ferrethttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1922017-11-23T16:45:40Z2017-11-23T16:45:40Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Ferious Thune wrote:</div><blockquote> What is the cutoff for the current boon sheet? I’ve run a handful of games at a location that qualifies, but never got my card. I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth asking the VO to do the paperwork, or just wait until it cycles over to start a new card. I’d maybe have 3 or 4 games in the current period, so a long way still from hitting the first mark. </blockquote><p>Seconded.Ferious Thune wrote:What is the cutoff for the current boon sheet? I’ve run a handful of games at a location that qualifies, but never got my card. I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth asking the VO to do the paperwork, or just wait until it cycles over to start a new card. I’d maybe have 3 or 4 games in the current period, so a long way still from hitting the first mark.
Seconded.The Masked Ferret2017-11-23T16:45:40ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Sebastian Hirschhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1912017-11-23T15:21:27Z2017-11-23T15:14:28Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Tineke Bolleman wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Magabeus wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Hawk1223 wrote:</div><blockquote> What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36? </blockquote>You make sure he or she knows that you are grateful for having such a wonderful person in your community. </blockquote>Buy them their favorite snack. </blockquote><p>Thank them publicly and offer to schedule games for them play and enjoy... also snacks^^Tineke Bolleman wrote:Magabeus wrote: Hawk1223 wrote: What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36?
You make sure he or she knows that you are grateful for having such a wonderful person in your community. Buy them their favorite snack. Thank them publicly and offer to schedule games for them play and enjoy... also snacks^^Sebastian Hirsch2017-11-23T15:14:28ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Ferious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1902017-11-23T14:52:10Z2017-11-23T14:52:10Z<p>What is the cutoff for the current boon sheet? I’ve run a handful of games at a location that qualifies, but never got my card. I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth asking the VO to do the paperwork, or just wait until it cycles over to start a new card. I’d maybe have 3 or 4 games in the current period, so a long way still from hitting the first mark.</p>What is the cutoff for the current boon sheet? I’ve run a handful of games at a location that qualifies, but never got my card. I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth asking the VO to do the paperwork, or just wait until it cycles over to start a new card. I’d maybe have 3 or 4 games in the current period, so a long way still from hitting the first mark.Ferious Thune (alias of Ticktockman1)2017-11-23T14:52:10ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Woranhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1892017-11-23T15:21:15Z2017-11-23T09:08:29Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Magabeus wrote:</div><blockquote> <div class="messageboard-quotee">Hawk1223 wrote:</div><blockquote> What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36? </blockquote>You make sure he or she knows that you are grateful for having such a wonderful person in your community. </blockquote><p>Buy them their favorite snack.Magabeus wrote:Hawk1223 wrote: What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36?
You make sure he or she knows that you are grateful for having such a wonderful person in your community. Buy them their favorite snack.Woran2017-11-23T09:08:29ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Magabeushttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1882017-11-23T15:01:57Z2017-11-23T08:13:25Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Hawk1223 wrote:</div><blockquote> What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36? </blockquote><p>You make sure he or she knows that you are grateful for having such a wonderful person in your community.Hawk1223 wrote:What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36?
You make sure he or she knows that you are grateful for having such a wonderful person in your community.Magabeus2017-11-23T08:13:25ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Hawk1223https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1872017-11-23T05:31:06Z2017-11-23T05:31:06Z<p>What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36?</p>What happens if we have a GM that has already gotten the 24 table boons, and is almost at 36?Hawk12232017-11-23T05:31:06ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Gyre Glenross (alias of Sir Belmont the Valiant)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1862017-11-07T03:43:51Z2017-11-07T03:41:39Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">BigNorseWolf wrote:</div><blockquote> <span class=messageboard-ooc>does the wet dog shake and tranq darts fall out </span> </blockquote><p>My blood-soaked werewolf in a TORG game actually did that. The rest of the party members were less than amused.
<p>The judge laughed hysterically.</p>BigNorseWolf wrote:does the wet dog shake and tranq darts fall out
My blood-soaked werewolf in a TORG game actually did that. The rest of the party members were less than amused. The judge laughed hysterically.Gyre Glenross (alias of Sir Belmont the Valiant)2017-11-07T03:41:39ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!MrBearhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1852017-10-19T15:02:58Z2017-10-19T15:02:58Z<p>I wish wet could get involved in this locally. Our store is new to society play, and we've been told we won't be able to get a local venture officer in time to have any chance at the current sheet.</p>I wish wet could get involved in this locally. Our store is new to society play, and we've been told we won't be able to get a local venture officer in time to have any chance at the current sheet.MrBear2017-10-19T15:02:58ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Eric Brittainhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1842017-10-18T19:30:24Z2017-10-18T17:23:37Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Francis wrote:</div><blockquote> ... some stuff ...</blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Bob Jonquet wrote:</div><blockquote> ... some more stuff ... </blockquote><p>The great thing about this program is that the people who are the most knowledgeable about their local gaming communities have the flexibility (within the bounds of the program) to implement a boon distribution mechanic that works best for their specific community (as long as the chance of winning a boon stays 'in bounds').
<p>Gaming is not the same everywhere. Every community has a regional flavor as well as its own idiosyncrasies. This is what makes playing with new people in new areas such a refreshing thing as you never know how things will evolve as you experience the story together.</p>John Francis wrote:... some stuff ...
Bob Jonquet wrote:... some more stuff ...
The great thing about this program is that the people who are the most knowledgeable about their local gaming communities have the flexibility (within the bounds of the program) to implement a boon distribution mechanic that works best for their specific community (as long as the chance of winning a boon stays 'in bounds'). Gaming is not the same everywhere. Every community has a regional flavor as well as its...Eric Brittain2017-10-18T17:23:37ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!TwilightKnighthttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1832017-10-18T11:12:09Z2017-10-18T11:12:09Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Thunder Badger wrote:</div><blockquote> “The venue determines player boon distribution”... This doesn’t necessarily mean all the players have a fair chance at boons. What’s to keep VOs from distributing the player boon package amongst his friends and inner circle? </blockquote><p>It does if they are following the guidelines that all participants have a 10% chance to win one. If the venue is issuing boons to friends, inner circle, or any other method that does not comply with the 10% model, I would recommend you report it to the RVC who is responsible for the management of this program.Thunder Badger wrote:“The venue determines player boon distribution”... This doesn’t necessarily mean all the players have a fair chance at boons. What’s to keep VOs from distributing the player boon package amongst his friends and inner circle?
It does if they are following the guidelines that all participants have a 10% chance to win one. If the venue is issuing boons to friends, inner circle, or any other method that does not comply with the 10% model, I would recommend you report it to...TwilightKnight2017-10-18T11:12:09ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!TwilightKnighthttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1822017-10-18T11:09:22Z2017-10-18T11:09:22Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Francis wrote:</div><blockquote>the reward distribution method needs to be the same at all of them</blockquote><p>I disagree. The exact nature of the distribution method is left up to the regions, and in mine, up to the store organizers. As long as the players in attendance have a 10% chance, they comply whether or not the method is the identical to the one across town. Tonya trusts the RVCs to manage this process, and I trust my local VOs to know their communities better than I do. Until/unless they violate the trust we have placed in them, I see no reason to mandate how this works. Will the method please everyone, every time? Of course not, and it never will. We will address complaints as they come in and verify compliance, but that's as far as it goes, IMO.
<p>That is not to say, YOU have to do the same thing. The great thing about this program is that if you find the inconsistency in your area is problematic, then your community leaders can discuss the issue and come to a compromise. Simple, and it should work for everyone...assuming you can reach said compromise.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Francis wrote:</div><blockquote> Because, amongst other things, we see complaints from players who want to be absolutely sure of getting a boon after 10 games</blockquote><p>Except that's not exactly how "chance" works. Having a 1 in 10 chance does not equate to a guarantee after 10 tries. Don't set that expectation and it shouldn't be an issue. And if players are making that assumption, correct them. As long as no one is "cheating" and issuing rewards outside the established process, its fair for everyone. Luck of the draw is still luck.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Francis wrote:</div><blockquote>some players can have collected a couple of tokens, but expect them to be redeemable at a venue that doesn't use tokens</blockquote><p>IMO that is not a system problem, its a communication issue. The store organizers just need to do a better job of informing the players how the program works and that it will vary from location to location. Its really no different than any other variations like some venues require pre-registration for their events, some don't. Some venues only advertise five seats for a table leaving the 6th open for a walk-in, some don't. Some are scheduling PFS & SFS to run at the same time, some are keeping them separate. Some allow digital dice rollers, some don't.John Francis wrote:the reward distribution method needs to be the same at all of them
I disagree. The exact nature of the distribution method is left up to the regions, and in mine, up to the store organizers. As long as the players in attendance have a 10% chance, they comply whether or not the method is the identical to the one across town. Tonya trusts the RVCs to manage this process, and I trust my local VOs to know their communities better than I do. Until/unless they violate the trust...TwilightKnight2017-10-18T11:09:22ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Magabeushttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1812017-10-18T17:19:05Z2017-10-18T09:09:00Z<p>Some people will complain whatever system you choose. You just can't please all the people all of the time.</p>Some people will complain whatever system you choose. You just can't please all the people all of the time.Magabeus2017-10-18T09:09:00ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!Shifty (alias of Nik B.)https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1802017-10-18T07:55:32Z2017-10-18T07:55:32Z<p>If they go to both they will get a hold of a boon soon enough - either by hitting 10 or scoring one in a roll, so I don't see it as a huge problem.</p>
<p>Are people really getting that hung up on the boons?</p>If they go to both they will get a hold of a boon soon enough - either by hitting 10 or scoring one in a roll, so I don't see it as a huge problem.
Are people really getting that hung up on the boons?Shifty (alias of Nik B.)2017-10-18T07:55:32ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!BigNorseWolfhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1792017-10-18T04:31:15Z2017-10-18T04:31:15Z<p>If they're going to both regularly won't they eventually hit 10 tokens and then have had their randoms too? </p>
<p>you've also got a problem that a lot of games are going to share players and you're going to put the border somewhere.</p>If they're going to both regularly won't they eventually hit 10 tokens and then have had their randoms too?
you've also got a problem that a lot of games are going to share players and you're going to put the border somewhere.BigNorseWolf2017-10-18T04:31:15ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!JohnFhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1782017-10-18T04:26:21Z2017-10-18T04:26:21Z<p>Because, amongst other things, we see complaints from players who want to be absolutely sure of getting a boon after 10 games, so they want to collect 10 tokens. Ten chances to roll for a boon, with a 10% chance each time they roll, doesn't guarantee them a boon - there's about a one in three chance that they'll come away empty-handed. Equally, some players can have collected a couple of tokens, but expect them to be redeemable at a venue that doesn't use tokens.</p>Because, amongst other things, we see complaints from players who want to be absolutely sure of getting a boon after 10 games, so they want to collect 10 tokens. Ten chances to roll for a boon, with a 10% chance each time they roll, doesn't guarantee them a boon - there's about a one in three chance that they'll come away empty-handed. Equally, some players can have collected a couple of tokens, but expect them to be redeemable at a venue that doesn't use tokens.JohnF2017-10-18T04:26:21ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!BigNorseWolfhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1772017-10-18T04:15:30Z2017-10-18T04:15:30Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">John Francis wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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The problem, of course, is that in a local area there are several venues, and the reward distribution method needs to be the same at all of them. If one game store rolls dice and awards boons on a 19 or 20, while another hands out a token, there is a problem.</p>
<p></blockquote><p>.. because...? I mean if there's any hobby where you can expect people to gain an understanding of statistics in a real hurry..John Francis wrote:The problem, of course, is that in a local area there are several venues, and the reward distribution method needs to be the same at all of them. If one game store rolls dice and awards boons on a 19 or 20, while another hands out a token, there is a problem.
.. because...? I mean if there's any hobby where you can expect people to gain an understanding of statistics in a real hurry..BigNorseWolf2017-10-18T04:15:30ZRe: Forums: Pathfinder Society: Paizo Blog: Announcing the Regional Support Program!JohnFhttps://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo5ljjj&page=4?Announcing-the-Regional-Support-Program#1762017-10-18T03:56:12Z2017-10-18T03:56:12Z<p>The problem, of course, is that in a local area there are several venues, and the reward distribution method needs to be the same at all of them. If one game store rolls dice and awards boons on a 19 or 20, while another hands out a token, there is a problem.</p>
<p>In our area we award boons by rolling dice at the table at all the stores. But even that doesn't mean we couldn't run into problems - a lot of our players and GMs don't only play at our stores - they also play at stores on the other side of the bay, which are in a different locale (same region, but a different VC).</p>The problem, of course, is that in a local area there are several venues, and the reward distribution method needs to be the same at all of them. If one game store rolls dice and awards boons on a 19 or 20, while another hands out a token, there is a problem.
In our area we award boons by rolling dice at the table at all the stores. But even that doesn't mean we couldn't run into problems - a lot of our players and GMs don't only play at our stores - they also play at stores on the other...JohnF2017-10-18T03:56:12Z